Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods are used to indicate the integrity of the container and closure system in the distribution environment.
These test methods measure the ability of the container and closure system to prevent leakage when stored or transported upright, inverted, or on the side.
These test methods allow for comparison of container/closure designs of threaded and lug-style closures of similar or different materials, or different manufacturers. These tests are suitable for packaging development, engineering and tooling evaluations.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods may demonstrate container/closure integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determination of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L [1.06 g]). Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a liquid container to survive the distribution environment without leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to determine the leak resistance of containers intended for transport of hazardous materials.
1.2 Test Methods:  
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage Test,  covers the ability of a shipping container and its interior packaging to protect the contents from leakage after transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber Test,  is suitable for individual containers and is usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of Test Method B is the shortness of the test.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4  This standard does not purport to address the safety conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: D5094/D5094M − 09
StandardTest Methods for
Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or
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Lug-Style Closures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5094/D5094M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
ments
1.1 These test methods may demonstrate container/closure
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determina-
tainers
tion of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L
D3198 Test Method forApplication and Removal Torque of
[1.06 g]. Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a
Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
liquid container to survive the distribution environment with-
D3474 Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters
out leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to
Used in Packaging Applications
determine the leak resistance of containers intended for trans-
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
port of hazardous materials.
tainers and Systems
1.2 Test Methods:
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and
Packaging Components for Testing
Storage Test, covers the ability of a shipping container and its
D7386 Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for
interior packaging to protect the contents from leakage after
Single Parcel Delivery Systems
transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and
3. Terminology
Vacuum Chamber Test, is suitable for individual containers and
3.1 General definitions for packaging are found in Termi-
is usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of
nology D996.
Test Method B is the shortness of the test.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.2.1 gross leak—any opening in the container or closure
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
sealthatproducesvisibleleakagesuchthatthecontainerwould
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
not be suitable for transport or subsequent distribution.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 3.2.2 leak—any opening in a container which, contrary to
intention, either lets contents escape or permits substances to
with the standard.
enter.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety
3.2.3 leakage—that which passes through a leak.
conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4. Summary of Test Methods
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
4.1 Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage
Test—Test specimens are filled to their expected fill capacity
2. Referenced Documents
with product or liquid simulating product and the closure is
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
applied to the container. Closures should be applied with the
same torque as would be encountered in production. The
specimens are packed into shipping containers and vibrated.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
The specimens, stored on their sides, are subjected to 40°C
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer,
Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging.
[104°F] (or other conditions as appropriate) for four weeks.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published October 2009. Originally
Each specimen is examined for leakage.
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5094 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/D5094_D5094M-09.
4.2 Method B, Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Test—Test specimens are partially filled with product or liquid
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
simulating product and the closure is applied to the container.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Closures should be applied with the same torque as would be
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encountered in production. The specimens are packed into 7.3 Select unused closures and unused containers that are
shipping con
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D5094–04 Designation:D5094/D5094M–09
Standard Test Methods for
Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or
1
Lug-Style Closures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5094/D 5094M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods may demonstrate container/closure integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determination of
gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L(1.06 g).[1.06 g]. Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a liquid
container to survive the distribution environment without leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to determine the leak
resistance of containers intended for transport of hazardous materials.
1.2 Test Methods:
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage Test, covers the ability of a shipping container and its interior
packaging to protect the contents from leakage after transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber Test, is suitable for individual containers and is
usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of Test Method B is the shortness of the test.
1.3
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of
this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D 3198 Test Method for Application and Removal Torque of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
D 3474 Practice for the Calibration and Use of Torque Meters Used in Packaging Applications
D 4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing Practice for Conditioning
Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D 7386 Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
3. Terminology
3.1 General definitions for packaging are found in Terminology D 996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 gross leak—any opening in the container or closure seal that produces visible leakage such that the container would not
be suitable for transport or subsequent distribution.
3.2.2 leak—any opening in a container which, contrary to intention, either lets contents escape or permits substances to enter.
3.2.3 leakage—that which passes through a leak.
4. Summary of Test Methods
4.1 Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage Test—Test specimens are filled to their expected fill capacity with
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer Packages .
Current edition approved April 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition aprpoved in 1990 as D 5094–90(2003).on Consumer,
Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published October 2009. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D 5094 – 04.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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product or liquid simulating product and the closure is applied to the container. Closures should be applied with the same torque
as would be encountered in production. The specimens are packed into shipping containers and
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